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Compare train, bus, and flight for Policoro to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Policoro to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Bologna:
A bus is $8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Bologna costing on average $68.
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Bologna costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166. The journey takes 10h 50m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Policoro to Bologna
How to get from Policoro to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Policoro to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:56 PM12h59Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)7:55 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:56 PM12h59Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)7:55 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 389511:15 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport12:35 AMBologna Airport$971One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 562+
InterCityNotte 7585:53 PM10h59Policoro-Tursi4:52 AMBologna Centrale$861One-way1 transfer- Intercity 564 · Intercity 702+InterCityNotte 7741:47 PM14h34Policoro-Tursi4:21 AMBologna Centrale$1171One-way2 transfers
Regionale 7699+FRECCIAROSSA 85094:57 AM8h16Policoro-Tursi1:13 PMBologna Centrale$1381One-way1 transfer
- 2025:00 AM10h50Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$731One-way0 transfers
196:47 PM10h09Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)4:56 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$751One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus10:01 AM12h09Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)10:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$761One-way1 transfer
AZ1628 · AZ13214:55 PM5h55Brindisi Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$1371One-way1 transfer- FR 37757:40 AM1h25Brindisi Airport9:05 AMBologna Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
- AZ1622 · AZ13173:15 PM3h05Brindisi Airport6:20 PMBologna Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Bologna:
A bus is $8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Bologna costing on average $68.
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Bologna costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Policoro and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Policoro-Tursi and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, FlixBus, Grassani S.r.l., AutoLinee Moretti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, FlixBus, AutoLinee Moretti.
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